We know your December calendar is filling up like Santa’s bag of toys, so we’ve compiled all of the must-do holiday happenings in Downtown Round Rock.
Hometown Holiday lights
Dec. 1-31, nightly
Beginning when the sun sets on December 1 and twinkling to life every night through the end of the month, you and yours can delight in a festive family outing. Grab a coat and jingle all the way to Main Street for a sea of glittering trees and interactive holiday decor.
Hometown Holiday live music
Dec. 2-23, times and locations vary
The Hometown Holiday season will include 31 free evening concerts for the community. Shows take place Tuesday-Saturday nights throughout Downtown. Check out the full line-up and locations here.
City Arts Center sweet holiday happenings
Saturday, Dec. 6, Drop in anytime between 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Help build Candy Cane Village-Calling all gumdrop architects! Candy Lane needs your help building the sweetest village ever inside of the City Arts Center! This is a free event for all ages.
Decorate your own gingerbread house front to add to a sugary community art installation. Hosted by sugar artists from Capital Confectioners/Capital City Cake Club, we provide everything—candy, icing, sprinkles, and you bring plenty of sugary inspiration. Bring the family and come help us make Candy Lane Village come to life!
Saturday, Dec. 13 and 20, two sessions each day: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Gingerbread Workshop– This holiday season, bring your friends and family together for a deliciously fun Gingerbread House Workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned architect or a first-time builder, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Each gingerbread house can be decorated by a two people. Everything will be provided for you to create a gorgeous and festive gingerbread house. You have all the fun, we do all the set-up and clean-up! Advanced reservations are required and may be purchased here: https://capitalconfectioners.com/shop/
December at Purely Provisions
Friday, Dec. 12, 6- 10 p.m.– Friday night vendor market
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2- 5 p.m.– Christmas cookie decorating
Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.– Brunch with Santa Claus
Check out Purely Provisions on Instagram for more event info
Hometown Gift and Decor holiday vendor market
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Holiday Vendor Market– Stop by the last vendor market of the year and bring the littles for free photos with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. After checking out the 12 local vendors outside, check out all of the gifts inside the shop and enjoy the free hot chocolate bar.
Mainly Art
Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come out for a fun day of retail therapy, with the extra feel-good of shopping from and supporting local, artist-owned businesses! We’re putting the spotlight on 15 artists at our event, so you can meet local creatives, explore their works, find out how they do what they do, and go home with an art gift of distinction!
Backporch Social Texas Christmas photo op
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Backporch Social has partnered with Hooves and Horns TX to bring Downtown the ultimate Texas holiday photo op, featuring Ben the Longhorn and horses set among a beautiful Christmas scene.
Crash our Holiday Party at The Ruby Hotel Bar
Friday, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m.-Close
Join The Ruby for a holiday celebration sponsored by Shiner Bock featuring live music from 5:30 to 8 p.m., complimentary light bites while supplies last, 80’s holiday punch & more.
Wear your tackiest Holiday garb and enter the ugly sweater competition!
Ida Mayes on Main holiday wreath pop-up
Saturday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stop in for a cozy wreath pop-up sale!
Browse fresh holiday wreaths in shop or preorder any custom requests online for pickup Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. A little seasonal sparkle, right from our studio.